What should be done to stop Africas number one killer disease?
An estimated 3,000 children die every day from malaria in Africa although this loss of life is largely avoidable and preventable. Despite years of research and a number of international initiatives, no effective vaccine has yet emerged. As world scientists meet in Cameroon to look at new ways of combating malaria, send us your thoughts. Why is this age old parasite still killing our loved ones? What should be done to at least halve the number of people affected by malaria? Other parts of the world have rid themselves of malaria, why hasn’t Africa? This debate is now closed. Read a selection of your comments below. Your comments: Africans have to realize that, as descent human beings do not have to live in filth and amongst rubbish just because our leaders continue to deprive and exploit us. Even if there were an effective vaccine, African leaders will not be able to supply enough – only the rich will be spared. So, let’s keep our communities free of anything that creates breeding groun
